You can use any USB C device that supports the industry standard USB c audio profiles.

It's just annoying to have to carry a USB Dongle for something that should be built in.

Could you use something like this direct USB-C to 3.5mm Audio Cable, eliminating the need for a dongle?

https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MDV84AM/A/usb-c-to-35-mm-...

I had no idea this existed and it's just what I needed to renovate an old pair of headphones for modern devices. Thanks!

Ohh cool.

I didn't know about that, I'll think about it